CALL TO ORDER

The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, May 12, 2008 in the Board of Education Office in Bowen.  President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Board Secretary Pro Tem Lyle Paben  called the roll with the following members present: Rod Bruenger, Mark Cox, Vice-President Dave Neill, Lyle Paben, Rick Ramsey, and President Robb Wood. Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale arrived at 7:14 p.m.

ADMINISTRATORS

RECORDING SECRETARY

Interim Superintendent Donald L. Daily, High School Principal Todd Fox, Junior High Principal Mike Owen and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance. Recording Secretary Anita Marlow was also present.

VISITORS /PRESENTERS

No visitors or presenters were present.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS’ AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Junior High Awards 

IESA Sectional Track Results:

·        Alivia Nelson – First Place – Discus

·        Stephanie Bruenger – First Place – 400 M. Dash

·        Austin McDonald – Second Place – Discus

·        Stephanie Bruenger, Alivia Nelson, Bethany Tindall, Kayla Dickens & Dakota Limekemann – First Place 4 X 400 Relay 

IESA State Track Results:

·        Stephanie Bruenger – 11^th Place – 400 M. Dash

·        Alivia Nelson -  27^th Place – Discus

·        Austin McDonald – 34^th – Discus

·        Stephanie Bruenger, Alivia Nelson, Bethany Tindall, Kayla Balentine & Dakota Limkemann – 29^th Place – in the 4 X 400

Junior High Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition Results:

Gold Award

·        Alex Thompson, Blake Austin, Brandon Friday, Whitney Willard, Audrie Derry, Blaid Steele, Emily Livingston, Shiane Flesner and Shelby Peterson

Silver Award

·        Brock Gillum, Jacob Pittman and Samantha McAllister

Special  Awards

·        Alex Thompson - Best of Category for the Most Outstanding Project in the Category of Biochemistry in the Jr. High Division – Certificate and $50.00

·        Blake Austin and Brandon Friday – Best of Category for the Most Outstanding Project in the Category of Mathematics in the Jr. High Division – Certificate and $50.00

·        Shelby Peterson – Illinois Water Environment Association commended her for scholarship and scientific investigation in the area of Environmental Science – Grand Prize Award Ribbon and $200.00 savings bond

High School Awards

·        Valedictorian – Rickey Ramsey

·        Salutatorian – Brea Clark 

PSAE Award Winners

·        Sam McQuaid – Science

·        Jordan Henry – Mathematics

·        Rickey Ramsey – Mathematics/Science

·        Brea Clark – Reading/Science

·        Brock Paben – Reading, Mathematics/Science

Student of the Year

·        Jordan Henry

·        Kristi Hellyer 

Most Improved Student

·        Andy Kindhart 

“Go For It”

·        Skylar Engel 

Student Council Members

·        Freshmen:  Bailey McCLelland, Allison Ramsey and Justin Wood

·        Sophomore:  Ashton Dunlap, Sheena Flesner, Cody Jefferson, Kollin Kerker and Koal Twaddle

·        Junior:  Shelby Lanning, Jordan Ringenberger, Sam Steele and Zach Wood

·        Senior:  Jennifer Hambly, Jordan Henry, Josie Holst, Kaitlyn Hiland and Kaylee White 

Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition Awards:

Gold Medals

·        Ashton Dunlap, Brian Buss, Alyssa Nanninga, Koal Twaddle, Brady Holst and Allison Ramsey

Special Awards

·        Freshman Allison Ramsey received Outstanding Achievement Award in Environmental Science and a $50.00 savings bond from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.  She also received Best in Category in Environmental Science and a $50.00 cash award from the IJAS

·        Illinois State Youth Board Officers selected were:  Vice-President Ashton Dunlap, Secretary Koal Twaddle, Election Chairman Brian Buss, Banquet Chairman Alyssa Nanninga, Essay  Contest Chairman Brady Holst and Design Chairman Allison Ramsey 

High School Musical

·        Recognized Director Renee Kiah and students for the outstanding performance of the musical, Annie.  The production included high school, jr. high and elementary students. 

Staff Recognition

National Essay Contest Winner

·        Pam Jefferson, 2^nd grade teacher, has won a national essay contest on her entry on the effect of ulcerative colitis on her life.  She will be recognized on May 14^th at the Foundation’s National Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC. 

Board members and administrators commended Mrs. Jefferson, the students and their respective sponsors for their awards and performances.

PLANS TO TRANSITION FROM THREE TO TWO BUILDINGS

Interim Superintendent Daily recommended holding off on the sale of the school building in Plymouth to the Village of Plymouth through an inter-governmental agreement until August or September.

PLANS FOR MOVING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

The consensus of the Board was for Interim Superintendent Daily to seek bids for moving the playground equipment from its current location at the school grounds in Plymouth to the school grounds in Bowen.

BID APPROVAL FOR REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY RAMPS AT HIGH SCHOOL

On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Cox, the Board moved to approve the bid of Bernard Kessler in the amount of $3,150.00 for the disassembly and removal of the temporary ramps at the Southeastern High School according to the detailed description of the project and for the school’s attorney to prepare a contract.  Roll call vote:  Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, absent; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried. 

The other bid for the project was submitted by Kenneth Roberts in the amount of $1,645.00.

CONSENT AGENDA

Board Member Ramsey made a motion which was seconded by Cox to approve the consent agenda as presented:

·        Approved the minutes of the regular meeting and closed session held April 14, 2008 and the special meeting held May 6, 2008

·        Approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds

      Following is a listing of April 2008 bills by fund            

                     Education                        $  39,137.41

                       Building                                7,555.56

                       Transportation                     16,905.19

                     Total Bills                            $ 68,449.91

·        Approved Membership of the Southeastern Jr. High in the Illinois Elementary School Association

·        Recommended employment of:

1)     Natalie Heiring - Media Specialist –conditional offer pending approval by ISBE because she’s not certified in this area

2)     Keela Whewell  - Junior High Math/English

3)     Kimberly Cramer - High School Math

·        Recommended student summer employment of:

1)     Jordan Henry -  Technology with Mrs. Hurt

2)     Chase Ramsey  -  Grounds

3)     Amanda Knight - Extra Help When Needed

4)     Amanda Rosendale - Painting, Moving, Etc.

5)     Mallory Owen  -  Painting, Moving, Etc.

6)     Deanna Smith  -  Help Mrs. Miller

7)     Josie Holst - Painting, Moving, Etc.

8)     Brock Paben - Painting, Moving Etc.

9)     Ashton Dunlap - Painting, Moving Etc

·        Accepted resignation of part-time secretary Shirley Limkemann

·        Approved attendance at the State FFA Convention – June 10-12, 2008 

Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes;  Cox, yes; Rosendale, absent; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS

Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported:

·        Summer School – May 27^th – June 13^th with Jean Sowers and Lori Gronewold teaching

·        2008-2009 Preschool enrollment is 43 students

·        2008-2009 Kindergarten enrollment is 42 students 

High School Principal Todd Fox reported:

·        Commended students’ behavior at Awards Program

·        Stage curtain has been ordered at a cost of $8,500.00 – Lion’s Club raised money for this project with balance of cost paid for from the Fire Donation Fund – The Board thanked the Lions Club for their part in this project.

·        Wireless Network in the new building will be provided by CISCO at a cost of $34,000.00

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Daily  reported :

·        Complimented Principal Fox and his students for their exemplary behavior at Awards Program

·        Reviewed the status of the current district budget

·        Reviewed the end-of-year calendar and events

·        Invited board members to attend May 16^th Recognition Luncheon for employees

·        Presented the District Annual Review of Safety Plans Meeting held May 8, 2008 with representatives from following departments present:

1)     Donald Daily – Interim Superintendent

2)     Todd Fox – High School Principal

3)     Michael Owen – Jr. High Principal

4)     Nancy  Akers – Elementary Principal

5)     Frank Avise – Augusta  Fire Dept.

6)     Perry Cameron – Hancock Co. Emergency

7)     Wayne Gooding – Bowen Fire Dept.

8)     Randy VanHove – Bowen Fire Dept.

9)     Jim Hurt – Southeastern Head Maintenance

10)John Jefferson – Hancock Co. Sheriff

DISCUSSION ON JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL FOR FY09

Following a lengthy discussion regarding options for the Jr. High Girls Basketball Program for FY09, the Board decided to place this on the June regular meeting agenda.  The possibility of co-oping with Camp Point Central was discussed as well as continuing to operate the program, as it now exists.

CLOSED SESSION

On a motion by Paben and seconded by Bruenger, the Board entered closed session at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of collective bargaining matters.  Roll call vote:  Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, absent; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The Board adjourned the closed session and returned to open session at 8:53 p.m. on a motion by Neill and seconded by Ramsey.  Roll call vote:  Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Cox to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.

CALL TO ORDER

The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met in special session at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.  President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Interim Superintendent Donald Daily served as Secretary Pro-Tem in the absence of Secretary Burdette Rosendale.  Superintendent Daily called the roll with the following members present:  Rod Bruenger; Mark Cox; Vice-President Dave Neill; Lyle Paben; and President Robb Wood.   Rick  Ramsey was also absent.

ADMINISTRATORS

Interim Superintendent Donald Daily, High School Principal Todd Fox and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance.  Junior High Principal Mike Owen and Recording Secretary Anita Marlow were absent.

VISITORS

Chris Trotter of Trotter General Contracting was a visitor.

RE-BIDDING OF UPDATES TO BOWEN SCHOOL BUILDING

Interim Superintendent Daily presented information related to the re-bidding of updates to the Bowen school building.  The bid opening took place on Wednesday, April 30^th at 2:00 p.m. in the District Office in Bowen.

Information was also presented by Interim Superintendent Daily related to a protest by Roderick Eyres of Springfield, Illinois.  The letter of protest stated that Trotter General Contracting is not a responsible bidder on the basis of Mr. Eyres’s claims  that Trotter does not have a drug and alcohol abuse policy, that they do not participate in an applicable apprentice program, and that it is Eyres’s understanding that Trotter was awarded on 3/15/07 a sprinkler system contract at Western Illinois University that, to his knowledge, had not yet been completed.

Mr. Trotter provided the Board with a copy of the company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.  He responded to the claims of the sprinkler system project at WIU by saying that the project is complete and that he has been paid in full for the project.

Interim Superintendent Daily also provided the Board with a recommendation from Klingner and Associates stating that Trotter General Contracting was the low bid for this project and that Trotter is recommended for approval.

On a motion by Cox and seconded by Neill, the Board moved to accept the bid of Trotter General Contracting in the amounts of $87,511 for the base bid and $15,911 for Alternate #1 (total of $103,422) on updates to the Bowen school building.  Roll call vote:  Paben, yes; Ramsey, absent; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, absent; and Wood, yes.  5 yes; 0 no; 2 absent.  Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by Paben and seconded by Cox, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.   Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.